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It begins, as so many Jeffrey Epstein stories do, in a room where power recognised power. In this case, the room was reportedly the Plaza Hotel in New York in the early 1990s. A young woman from Texas, Melanie Starnes, later Dr Melanie Walker, has told people that she was introduced there to Epstein by…
Melinda French Gates has a lifetime giving of $52.6 billion (Forbes data as on February 2026). The American philanthropist and Bill Gates’ ex-wife has donated mostly to nonprofits focused on global health and development, particularly initiatives supporting women and girls. In a latest, French Gates has announced $215 million additional funding to Washington–based Pivotal Philanthropies…
Bill Gates spent roughly $80 million securing two of the most exclusive superyacht berths on the French Riviera for a futuristic hydrogen-powered yacht project that was meant to redefine luxury sailing. The berths at Port Vauban’s famed Billionaires’ Quay were custom-configured to accommodate Breakthrough, the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht, and its support vessel Wayfinder. Yet…
NEW DELHI: Sealed glass windows, sensor-operated gates that reportedly failed during the blaze, overcrowded rooms, and multiple fire safety violations turned a hotel in Malviya Nagar into a death trap on Wednesday.The fire left 21 people dead and several others trapped as smoke and flames quickly engulfed the building, severely restricting occupants’ chances of escape.Preliminary…
As one of the world’s most recognizable public figures, privacy was clearly an important factor in the design of Xanadu 2.0. Gates reportedly acquired neighboring plots over time to create natural buffers using trees, lawns, and private driveways that shield the estate from public view. At the same time, several architectural reports describe parts of…
When Bill Gates was asked about his favourite Indian food during an interaction at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2024, his answer came instantly: Chicken tikka masala. The response quickly gained attention online because the dish is among the most recognised Indian meals worldwide. Often confused with butter chicken, Chicken tikka masala has…
Gates Foundation Trust dumps final $3.2 billion Microsoft stake; Ackman buys in Bill Gates‘ charity foundation no longer owns a single share of Microsoft (MSFT)—the first time that’s been true since the foundation was set up in 2000. The Gates Foundation Trust sold its final 7.7 million MSFT shares in Q1 2026, a stake worth…
Representative Image (AP Photo/Patrick Sison) Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and education. AI giant Anthropic announced the same in a press statement. “We’re partnering with the Gates Foundation to commit $200 million in grant funding, Claude usage credits, and technical support…
Bill Gates’ $63 million estate, Xanadu 2.0, showcases a unique blend of technology and art. The home features digital art walls, Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester, and a periodic table sculpture, all designed to inspire creativity and reflection. Natural textures like reclaimed wood and concrete also contribute to its innovative ambiance. Bill Gates’ Xanadu 2.0…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has a favourite food he wishes were not so closely tied to climate change. Even as he invests heavily in climate campaigns and sustainable food technologies, Gates has admitted that cheeseburgers remain his weakness, a comfort food he loves but also sees as a climate disaster. The billionaire has repeatedly spoken…
